Archive for April 2014
Welcome, and thank you for joining me in this journey of becoming a future architect.I am happy to show you my experiences and all that I have learnt and still be learning. Enjoy.
Building Material
Content:
- Space Out- the material Cube
- “ Materiality of SPACE: An experiential exploration ”
Project 1a : Space Out - the material Cube
This project is an ice breaking project to this module. We was assigned to built a space in a cube with certain material (wood/paper).Objective:
• The task of this project is to design and build two separate paper and wood cube to define a volume of12”x12”x12” inch space
Progression:
Tutor's Guide:
Submission:
(paper cube)
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| elevation 1 |
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| elevation 2 |
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| elevation 3 |
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| elevation 4 |
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| plan |
(wooden cube)
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| elevation 1 |
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| elevation 2 |
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| elevation 3 |
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| side view |
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| plan |
(presentation board)
Learning Outcomes:
•Recognize how intrinsic forms, limitations and boundaries of a material factor in a designprocess.
• Effectively work with a material in line with design requirements
• Be able to express a material within its contextual application
Reflection:
I have gained some experience of working with certatin materials , it is not just about how to make a three dimensional square,how to turn a corner , how to join materials together are also considered. Most of the materials have their intrinsic form, limitations and boundaries , so we have to work with them , solve them or play with them . This is my first B.mat. project and I enjoyed the process so well.
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Project 2: “ Materiality of SPACE: An experiential exploration ”
This assignment is designed to introduce building materials that are commonly used in the local construction industry.Objective of this assignment
• To introduce various types of building materials that are being used in the construction practice.• To create an understanding of the choices designers makes in choosing the building materials based on the
properties.
• To further understand the physical and chemical properties of the building materials being used in existing
buildings or spaces.
• To expose students to standard construction names/terminologies for materials in a space/ building.
Progression:
site visit-group
discussion for our boards-group
site visit-individual
site visit-individual
Submission (Boards) :
(group work)
(individual board)
Learning outcome:
• Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties.
• Identification of various types of building material (Finishes and Structural).
• Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building.
• Understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factors occupancy, concept, climate.
• Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design.
• Understanding of application/ installation of material as finish and structural material (simple construction).
Reflection:
I think the major focus is centered on the silent relationship between the body and material reality, to understand and explore the design efforts where daily experiences are heightened and made extraordinary.It is also important about how ttheir original or innate materiality are amplified and mix together to produce a specific ambience or atmosphere. The site I chose was an Indian shophouse , which is called "warung" in Indonesia , and it is kind of special and different compare to what my friends did for their individual project this time.The ambience shown was simple and unadorned and not much complicated decoration was applied on it.
Welcome, and thank you for joining me in this journey of becoming a future architect.I am happy to show you my experiences and all that I have learnt and still be learning. Enjoy.
Design Communication
This module introduces fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings and modelling to prepare students with the skills required in Design projects. These skills are taught through a series of freehand, constructed drawing, and architectural modelling held both outdoors and in the studio.
Content
- Project 1 (a) On site sketching
- Project 1 (b) 4 Hatching
- Project 2 () Orthographic projections: plans, sections, elevations
- Project 2 (b) Axonometric projection
- Project 2 (c) Persp
Project 1
This project has been divided into 2 part which are 1A and 1B.1A: On-site sketching
A first-hand conscious experience is important in the understanding and articulation of space. Thisassessment introduced students to visualization and expression of space through on-site sketching
activity on campus.
Practice
Progression:
Submission:
Learning outcome:
1.To understand the notion of space in architecture.2.To develop skills in visualizing of space through observation and perception of a given site
3.To develop skills in sketching as a mode of communication.
Reflection:
I've learned that perspective drawing is a drawing technique used to illustrate dimension through a flat surface. This assignment is intended to recognize potential for creativity , self-expression and visual awareness. Besides that , it is also intended to identify the fundamental principles, elements and techniques in sketching, drawing and design process. By doing the assignment, I've learnt the very basic skill of sketching and rendering of many different object and things. This have helped me a lot on my drawing skills after doing this assignment especially on my one point perspective drawing and two points perspective drawings, because I always do it wrongly in the past.1B: 4 Hatching
The exercise is designed to build upon the previous assignment; in developing one's skills in creating deppth and tone in a sketch, and thus refining and enhancing the ability to produce an architectural sketch that is legible.
Progression:
imcompleted work
keep on going
Tracing outline from the original image
Submission:
scribbling
Cross-hatching
hatching
stippling
Learning outcome:
Four variations of sketching techniques based upon you're design studio prototype model.Reflection:
I realised that hatching is an artistic technique used to create tonal or shading effects by drawing.The main concept is that the quantity, thickness and spacing of the lines will affect the brightness of the overall image, and emphasize forms creating the illusion of volume Hatching lines should always follow the form. By increasing quantity, thickness and closeness, a darker area will result.Project 2
2A: Orthographic projections: plans, sections, elevations
This project is to represent a three-dimensional object in two dimensions along with drawing that communicates the shape and size of an object through a series of related two-dimensional views.
Progression and practice:
first try
second try
Submission:
Learning outcome:
1. Demonstrate drafting skills in modern and traditional methods of architectural drawing.2. Record and present clear and legible architectural information manually.
3. Identify and apply architectural conventions and symbols.
4. Demonstrate in pencil and ink examples of:
* line types
* line weights
* line quality
* hand lettering
Reflection:
Through this project, I've learned that orthographic projection is a way to represent a 3D object on a piece of paper. This means we make the object become 2D. The difference between orthographic Projection and any other drawing method is that we use several 2D views of the object instead of a single view.I also realized the importance of lineweight in this exercise to make my drawing better and clear.2B: Axonometric Projection
Axonometric drawing is a good method of communicating and expressing an architectural idea - be it as a diagram at a fairly early stage of design process or presentation aid upon finalization of your design.
Reference:
image taken from internet
Submission:
Learning outcome:
1.Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the form of an axonometric projection.
2.Understanding of what axonometric projection are, howto generate them and how to apply them to the design process and presentation
3.Ability to produce legible architectural drawings.
Reflection:
I think that Axonometric projection is a type of parallel projection used to create a pictorial drawing of an object, where the object is rotated along one or more of its axes relative to the plane of projection.
2C: Perspectives
This assessment introduces perspective as a mode of communication in architecture. To construct, firstly, one exterior (two point) perspective followed by one sectional perspective(one-point)In constructing both perspectives, demonstrate the ability to express spatial idea in 3-D form, understanding of 2-D and 3-D relation ships in architectural graphics, skills in drawing and composition creativity and complexity of drawing.Progression:
Submission:
Learning outcome:
1.Ability to express spatial ideas and architectural detail in three-dimension, in the format of one-point and two-point perspectives.
2.Understanding of what perspectives are, how to generate them and how to apply them to design process and presentation.
3.Ability to produce legible architectutal drawings with strong creative intent.
Reflection:
It is a way to show quality of space and
I have learned how to make perspectives in scale. And also I learned
how to render again. Although it took me for a long time, But
I really enjoy the process. By the way, lineweight is also applied on it and make this drawing more legible and clear. Perspective is really one of the ways to show the space created , either exterior or interior, one point or two point.
